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Press Statement: Findings of corporate governance of SMEs in Singapore & Singapore’s top SMEs in governance unveiled

The Governance Evaluation for Mid and Small Caps (GEMS) analyses the corporate governance practices of mid and small cap companies of not more than S$500 million listed on the Main Board or Catalist of the Singapore Exchange (SGX), representing...

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Commentary: Is Liquidation the Only Way for Rickmers Bondholders?

First published in Business Times on 12 December 2016 At the Rickmers Maritime Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 31st October 2016, the unitholders approved two resolutions. Resolution one was to approve the proposed issue...

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Press Statement: SIAS Provides Assistance to Bond Holders

The recent developments relating to a few corporate bonds, specifically in the companies that have defaulted in bond payments or have consent solicitations in process, have resulted in many bond holders to be stranded, not knowing whom to approach...

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SIAS does not pick sides when calling for higher offer

To the EditorBusiness Times We refer to an article in the Business Times on 4 Oct 2016, “SIAS should be more careful before picking sides”, by Kenneth Lim. In respect of takeovers, the role of SIAS is to support the interests...

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Press Statement: SIAS Comments on Offer by Halycon Agri for GMG Global and the IFA Report

Background On 15 Jan 2016, Halcyon Agri Corporation Limited (“HAC”) announced that it was in discussions with Sinochem International Corporation (“Sinochem”) with the potential transaction involving the combination of HAC, Sinochem’s interest in GMG Global Ltd (“GMG”), and certain natural rubber...

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Privatisation of SMRT – Vote for or against?

Singapore’s stock market is witnessing an interesting trend. A number of high-profile companies have either delisted, or announced their intention to do so. OSIM International Ltd, China Merchants Holdings (Pacific) Ltd, Eu Yan Sang International Ltd, Neptune Orient Lines...

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SIAS launches Investment Clinics to help investors resolve investing issues

SIAS extended its assistance to retail investors at its first Investment Clinic. The Investment Clinic provided investors with the opportunity to discuss directly with investment and legal experts their issues relating to their investments.

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Press Statement: SMRT Privatisation Offer

SMRT and Temasek recently announced the privatisation of SMRT with the rationale that while the New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF) would relieve SMRT from heavy capital expenditure requirements and reduce the risk of the company, there are still other business...

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SIAS Statement on SGX’s Announcement: SGX to transfer Regulation unit to subsidiary company with separate Board

SIAS welcomes the latest move by SGX to appoint an independent body to take charge of its regulatory function. This has been long overdue. Its the right thing to do. It has been the market participants’ desire to see an...

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Press Statement: SIAS confers Distinguished Honorary Member Status to Mr Tan Pheng Hock, President & CEO of ST Engineering

SIAS is pleased to announce that Mr Tan Pheng Hock, President & CEO of ST Engineering Ltd, has been appointed to be its Distinguished Honorary Member. Mr Tan now joins four other Distinguished Honorary Members of SIAS – Mr JY...

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